"Inland" Manufacturing M1 Carbines - 1st hand experience

[imarangemaster]

Jim, are you aware of Inland issuing any recall or at least an advisory to inspect on these bolts? Seriously, 8 out of 8 is an alarmingly high percentage. As a former military and LEO armorer, I am disturbed by the progressive deformation of these bolts. With the bolt being subjected to 40,000PSI every shot, it is a disaster waiting to happen. If I were Inland's lawyers, I would be having a cow. While I appreciate Inland's top management not wanting any possibility of negative press at this juncture of early production, they should realize that acting responsibly in the shooter's best interest with eventually pay back with dividends. Hoping none of the owners have or find out, is just NOT responsible. If someone dies from eventual bolt failure, that will be the end of their venture.

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[Sleeplessnashadow]

Jim, are you aware of Inland issuing any recall or at least an advisory to inspect on these bolts? Seriously, 8 out of 8 is an alarmingly high percentage. As a former military and LEO armorer, I am disturbed by the progressive deformation of these bolts. With the bolt being subjected to 40,000PSI every shot, it is a disaster waiting to happen. If I were Inland's lawyers, I would be having a cow.

We are in agreement and this message was shared with Inland very clearly before you wrote it. I promised them what I wrote in that e-mail would remain between me and them as I have no interest in being a part of any future litigation regardless of what was involved. Jim doesn't do court and that's held steadfast since I retired.

In their response they requested I let everyone know to bring any issues encountered to their attention and allow them to rectify any issues. The rest of the response was consistent with what has already been posted on this forum.

Words are nice but behavior carries far more value with me. The message has been delivered clearly and owners should address their problems with the manufacturer. We'll have to wait and see if they make any announcements.

As for me, at this point I'm still in research mode waiting to see these new changes and what they do with the issue of the existing bolts. They are aware there is a web page coming at some point. What will be on it will be factual and illustrated with photos. I don't do slander or libel. Far more positive things to do in life.

What would help me is hearing from other owners. Whatever carbine I get as a replacement will be closely examined and tested but once again one carbine is inadequate to properly assess what has been done.

I realize there is a need to get the word out to owners to check those bolts and other parts. For my website, I need to weigh that against the time it takes to get the facts and make sure they are accurate. Unfortunately, in the meantime buyers and owners will have no info available on my website. I don't intend on waiting any longer than it takes to due a fair and accurate assessment. May be a few months but won't be a year.

I've spent more time on this forum in the past 7 weeks than I have on all forums in my lifetime. No exaggeration. I have to stay focused due to the amount of time required to do what I do. Others have occasionally e-mailed me with forum posts to look at and sometimes respond too. I'm only me and human.

Soon there will be a website replacing USCarbines.com. It will include all that is on USCarbines.com. It will be specific to the U.S. Carbines Caliber .30 I refer to as the GI carbines. I'm still trying to build the basic site before the name change. Will be able to make an announcement on it sometime in the next month. The new site will open a number of opportunities for people who wish to be a part of it. Will say more when I can. Involves more than just me. And is going to take time before it's what I hope it becomes.

Jim
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